Ventilator type window structure



Jan. 10, 1950 MEYERs 2,494,189

VENTILATOR TYPE WINDOW STRUCTURE Filed Oct. 23, 1944 4 Sheets-Sheet lJAIWIHHI 1 ///i k/j a I I L 2a Inventor f ezu/s/Q Way/er Jan. 10, 1950 AMEYERS 2,494,189

VENTILATOR TYPE WINDOW STRUCTURE Filec 1 Oct. 23, 1944 4 Sheets-Sheet 2ig. J

Inventor 25 i [ed/ISA? Meyers L. A. MEYERS VENTILATOR TYPE WINDOWSTRUCTURE Jan. 10, 1950 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Filed Oct. 23, 1944 Inventorfzwsfi/ ers v 16? @um and Patented Jan. 10, 1950 UNITED STATES omcs Thisinvention relates to an improved adjust able ventilating window which-isespecially; but not necessarily, adapted for use in conventional homesor dwellings, the same being adapted to take the place of the nowcommonly-used doublev sash window constructions.

Briefly, the invention has to do-w-ithanespecially constructedframe-work, preferably of metal,

adapted to fit in the window opening and hay-.- ing, if desired,ornamental mouldings around. the outer marginal edges bothv interiorlyand exteriorly in respect to the surfaces of the building wall. Thisframe-work is provided with hori zontal vertically spaced cross membersor mulelions and the latter have for their purposes to. part and supportthe intervening transom-style glass windows. The latterare hingedlymounted on the cross members andare adapted-to swing into the frame-workin a manner to rest in :inwardly and upwardly inclined positions to thenserve as convenient substantiallydraftproof ven tilators.

One phase of novelty would .appear'toresidein the frame-work made up ofcompanionslidably telescoping rectangular sections, one of which. may beidentified as the inner section and the other as the outer. section. Theinner section is provided with the aforementionedcross members and theouter section is provided on its inwardly facing marginal edges withflexible,- tongues which are cut on-the job,- to proper lengths andsecured to the adjacent inner margina-Ledge portion of the remainingsection to thus jointhe two complem'ental sections releasablyandoperatively together.

An additional object of the invention is to provlde the cross members,these of hollow polygonal form with lengthwise slots in their upperwindow casing portions, said slotsserving as keepers for dependinghinging and assemblingiilan eson thewindow-panels, that is, the'marginalzframe portions of said panels.

In addition, novelty is thought tOxZCESidB-gill the provision of thecoacting.bevelled'surfaces vbetween the window-panel-framesandunderneath surfaces of the cross members, together with re silient latchmeans for holding said window panels closed and conveniently permittingmovement of the latter from closed to open positions.

A further object of the invention has :to do with the use of windowpanels or :transoms each provided with a frame construction 'havingvertical edge portions projectingoutward-ly to coact with complementalfacilities on the semen will be .Set forth in the 10 frame-Work .of thewindow, p n n tou -critic desired weather seals; thus using the iramesor the window panels and fixed fla e-Wo k to co.- ..a t :in r v ding ine locking w ath rs ns.

oth r objects. vfeatu es an a van es. me cially,

' evidentfrom the drawings and the attending deg scription of .Saicldrawings, and parti la poi s terminatin .iq ri cns of thisseecifi et on.

II1 rl he draw-ingsrwherein like numerals are employed to. designatelike parts throughoutthe same: i

. l eu i s a fro elev t n e rae 'neiiie i l5 portion of a building wallshowin the improved multiple purpose summer-winter window embediedtherein saidwindow constructed in ac cordance with the principles of thisinvention.

ieige 21 a iew. ar i sciciioii @1161 cafe? in evation through one of tllie window units and upper lower associated cross-members, orso-ealleclmullions. g y f ure 3v is a verticaL section, (glass pane omi ted) on,theplane of the line 3..3 of Figure 2, lookingin thedirection or thearrows.

Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary View, this bleing a horizontalsection on the line 4740f F gure 2, also looking in the direction of thear rows, showing the interlocking or, elements on the frame-work andwindow panels.

Figure ,5 is a central vertical sectional view through the structureseen in Figure i, this ,iii'ew being on thence .5 -5 and showing two ofthe .windows ,openhand tworlosed.

' l jigure 6 is an enlarged d tailed fragmentary sectiononthe 1i n ee t0f Figure 5.

Jli'i glilg 17 is a similar view, with portionsremoved, this being the'structure seen opposite to that appearing in Figure 6 in serving tobring out the separable over-lapping relationshipof frame sections ofthe frame-work;

Figure 8 is a perspective view of one of the aforementioned mullions orcross members.

jliigure 9 is a perspective view of one of the window panels or transomsper se:

Figure lo i s a prspectiveview of a screen which is used in summer toreplace a correspending storm window which is substituted in winter;

Figure 11 is a fragmentary detailed perspective showing one of theassembling and retain ing-tongues carried by one of the verticals of theouter frame-section of the twin section'fraine.

frame members of the relatively -stationary work.

structurally and otherwise, will be weather strips.

noted generally by the reference numeral it.

As before stated, this frame-work is preferably of metal, such as forexample aluminum, and" is composed of two substantially rectangularframe units or sections,

frame section is denoted by the numeral l and the outer one by thenumeral Figure 5). As brought out in Figure '7 the parts of the sectionsare shiftably mated and are these being fitted in telescoping orinterfitting relationship. The inner it (see for example,

adapted to be adjustable, one against the other in order to increase thewidth of the frame to adapt it to walls of different thicknesses. Thus,in a sense the frame-work is expandable and retractible in order toadapt itself to window openings. Various ways and means may be em--ployed for adjoining the two sections together. In Figs. 5 and 7 we seeone of the verticals of the outer section provided with size adaptingtongues l'l. One of these is detailed in Figure 11. The tongues areprovided at desired intervals (see Fig. 5) and are bolted or otherwisefastened as at 18 to the adjacent vertical edge of the companionverticals of the complemental inner section 15. Generally speaking theframe-work is merely an extensible and retractible rectangular boxfitted into the window opening, the complemental sections beingconnected by the tongues l1 and fasteners I8. At the time ofmanufacture, all adapter tongues H are made relatively long, and at thetime of installation the workman clips the free ends to desired lengths,punches a bolt hole where needed, and

is thus enabled to meet the frame size require ments of the job in hand.It is also my intention to provide the outer marginal edges of therespective projecting frame sections l4 and [5 with suitable finishingmoldings. I have shown a fragmentary portion of one of the molding-partsas at IS in Figure 7.

vided on the other or outer projecting edge portion of the framework asindicated at 20 in Figure 6.

Reference being had to Figure 5 it will be seen that the verticalmembers 2| of the inner frame section 15 are provided at suitably spacedaligned points with indentations forming supporting beads 22. These areproperly positioned and inclined to serve as rests for the window panels(ranging from 4 to 5 in a complete set) 23. Each window is proportionedto be swingable completely within the outer marginal limits of theframe-work. That is to say, the windows are not of a transversedimension to project outwardly of the surrounding frame sections whenthe windows are moved to inclined open position as seen in Figure 5.Before describing the windows I desire to direct attention to the and Asimilar molding is pro-' ing wall 25 is provided with longitudinallyspaced slots which serve as guides and key-ways 2B for dependinghinge-flanges on the windows, said flanges indicated at 21. The verticalfront wall of each cross member depends below the bottom wall 29 and isformed with a return bend or hook 28 which constitutes a Weatherstrip orseal. The bottom wall of each cross member is beveled or inclined at theapproximate angle indicated at 29.

The windows are set in between the respective cross members as broughtout in Figure 5 serv- "ing both as closures as well as ventilators.

Each window comprises a suitable pane 3D and a rectangular marginalsurrounding frame. The frame has inner and outer parallel internalflanges 3| embracing the edge portions of the pane and holding same inplace. It will be noticed that the vertical end members of thesurrounding frame are provided at 32 with adapter notches for receptionof the end or edge portion of the weatherstrips 28 on the crossmembers.These provide for close interlocking relationship as brought out forexample, in Figs. 5 and 13. The protruding tapered edge 33 of the framemember 34 overlaps the hook-flange or Weatherstrip 28 to provide thedesired interlocking feature as shown at the top in Figure 2 and againin Fig. 13. Also, this frame member 34 is beveled to mate closely withthe corresponding inclined under wall 29 of the adjacent cross member.Furthermore, the projecting vertical edges 35 (see Figure 9) function asinterlocking weatherstrips or joint elements and may be slightly beveledto engage in the inbent flanges 35 struck out from the verticals ofinner frame section l5 as shown in Figure 4. Consequently, wehave aweather seal at the top (Fig. 2) and also seals along the vertical edges(Fig. 4). At

the bottoms of the window panels the flanges 21 depending into therespective cross members Furthermore, if desired, a stop strip 38 ispro-- vided on the in frame section l5, to accom-- modate a screen 39 asshown in Figs. 1, 6 and 12.

" The screen is optional equipment and, it might vertically spacedparallel and vertically aligned.

of tubular or hollow form substantially rectangular in cross-section asshown, for example, in-

Figure 8. The top panel basing and support-,-, 7.5-, there being noputty, no weights, no cranks 0 be added, that in winter-time Whereneeded, a

glass storm panel (not shown) could be employed.

Thus, this window is adaptable to many different functions and yearround purposes.

I desire to stress some of the advantages attending an adjustable frameand ventilating window assembly of the form herein shown and described.It is estimated that its adoption and use will effect savings in laborand time in constructing as well as in installation. Likewise, therewill be a savings in up-keep, there being no painting required, and verylittle repairing of Unquestionably, it is a novel ventilating parts.

window, considered in its entirety, providing vents where needed. It ispossible to open thetwo lower vents, or the upper two or to alternatesame in any desired manner.

Expediency and ease of installation is a factor,

gamma needed, and no special tools required for applicae tion andSubsequent repairs. f .ltis easy toclean; Infalct; each panelcan bebodily and readily removed and quickly taken to a sink to' wash bothinside and" Outside surfaces ofv the glass,- after which thepanel orwindow can be readily'replaced'. Thesewindows can be left open, as ageneral proposition, in rainy weather without allowing the rain to blowinto the room. This is an important factor where storms suddenly come upand-the Windows have been left open. The over-all structure iscomparatively Weatherproof and is adaptable to the installation of ascreen in summer, anda storm window in winter. The'ea'se of removal andreplacement of window panes or sashes permits replacement in case ofaccidental breakage.

The telescopic inner and outer sections of the main frame make possiblefitting them into any casing wall ranging from 6 to 13 inches, doingaway with special order jobs. The ornamental edging moldings at innerand outer sides of the frame structure are optional but are desirableand will prove admirable finishing features.

Reviewing some of the meritorious aspects and phases of the invention itwill be evident that novelty is predicated, on the other hand, on theexpansible and contractable frame which lends itself adaptable tofitting properly in window openings of varying widths. This is attainedby employing a frame made up of complemental and companion inner andouter rectangular sections, these having their major portions fitting inoverlapping and telescopic relationship, the outer perimeter or marginaledge of the outer section projecting beyond the building wall andcarrying a bordering face-molding. Likewise, the corresponding or outerperimeter edge of the inner section projects beyond the surface on theinner side of said wall, said projecting edge also carrying a marginallysurrounding and bordering molding. It is appreciated that it would notbe new in the art to simply provide molding equipped sections. It is tobe observed therefore that the inner perimeter edge of the outer framesection is provided with a plurality of extension tongues, these tonguesof indefinite lengths at the original manufacturing step. Consequently,the tongues extend through the window opening on the inside wall surfaceand generally beyond the coacting marginal edge of the inner framesection and they are then sheared or otherwise cut off and punctured toprovide bolt holes to line up the existing bolt holes and bolts in saidinner section. Hence, through the medium of these hand out tongues it ispossible to attain the desired adjustment results.

Novelty is also predicated upon the tubular cross members or mullions,these being, by preference, quadrilateral in cross section. One featureof newness resides in the elongated slots forming keyways for thetongues or flanges on the sash-like window. Another point to note is thefact that the flat front walls of each mullion extend down in askirt-like manner and are provided with lateral inturned bends formingweather seal hooks.

The indentations forming the beads in the vertical portions of the mainframe structure are of lengths sufficient to support the windows butterminate within the width area of the frame. It is important to keep inmind the fact that the rectangular windows or sashes are alsoproportioned in relation to the width dimensions of the surroundingframe in order that no portions of 6. the windowsprotrude i beyond-thefront and rear' marginal edge: portions of. said frame when the" windowsare swung inand 'zdown to ventilating positions.

.It is believed that the-structure is an expedient and practicable oneand susceptible of aptly fule. filling my aims and. the requirements ofthe manufacturer, aswell as the trade in general.

It isthought that. perfionsskilledin the art to which theinventicn'relates will be able to obtain a. clear understanding of the inventionafter considering the description in connection with the drawings.Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary. v

Minor changes in the shape, size and arrangement of detailscom'in'gwithin the field of invention claimed may be resorted to inactual practice, if". desired.

1. In a window construction of the class described, a rectangularframework adapted to flt into a window opening, said framework embodyingtop, bottom, and vertical frame members and further including aplurality of vertically aligned horizontally arranged cross-membersmounted between the vertical members of the framework adjacent thenormally outer edge of said framework, said cross-members being ofhollow quadrilateral form in cross-section having inturned flanges ontheir bottom sides forming L-shaped weatherstrips, the top walls of therespective cross-members being provided with centrally arrangedlongitudinal slots, the outer ends of said slots terminating inwardly ofthe outer transverse end portions of the respective cross-members, aplurality of windows, each mounted between 00- acting pairs of saidcross-members, each window including a pane and surrounding marginalframe, the marginal frame having a Weatherstrip to overlap and interlockwith an adjacent one of the aforementioned L-shaped weatherstrips, saidmarginal frame being provided with depending flanges, said flanges beingdetachably and hingedly mounted in adjacent coacting slots, the verticalmembers of the framework being provided with outwardly and downwardlyinclined supporting rests for the windows, the outside marginaldimensions of the frames on said windows being such in relation to thedimensions of the framework that said windows are permitted to be swungto open positions against said supporting rests while still remainingwholly within the marginal confines of the framework.

2. In a window construction of the class shown and described, aframework embodying inner and outer rectangular sections, a plurality ofhorizontal mullions mounted in said inner section, said mullions beingvertically disposed one above the other and being situated inwardly ofsaid stop strip, each mullion having a flat top surface provided withspaced keeper and assembling slots, an outer surface provided at itsbottom with an inturned flange, and an outwardly and downwardly inclinedbottom surface spaced above said flange, a plurality of insertable andremovable window panels, said panels being located between respectivepairs of said mullions, each window panel embodying a frame, said frameincluding, at the bottom thereof, keying and hinging flanges and saidflanges being fitted into the coacting slots, the upper frame member ofthe window panel being beveled outwardly and downwardly andcorresponding to the inclination of the bottom of the coacting mullion,and said upper frame member having interlocking associa- REFERENCESCITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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